Police Radio Dispatcher I
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Posted: March 13, 2026 (1 day ago)
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United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Washington
Salary
$74,949 - $97,429
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team of police officers at a military base, handling emergencies, enforcing laws, and mentoring new officers on procedures.
It requires responding to incidents, conducting investigations, and using tools like radar for traffic control.
A good fit would be someone with prior law enforcement experience who enjoys training others and working in a structured, high-responsibility environment.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Lead Police Officer to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Incumbent will serve as a Lead Police Officer within the Directorate of Emergency Services at Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Wa.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Serve as a police officer mentor/Instructor by conducting duties as Field Training Officer, providing guidance on law enforcement policies and procedures to team members; 2) Perform law enforcement duties to include collect evidence, conduct searches, and administer first aid; and 3) Enforce laws to protect personnel and property.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Major Duties:
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